We’re a non-profit climate change think tank which uses data analysis to build evidence-based climate policy.
We focus on EU policies such as the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and climate governance, and emissions reductions in industrial sectors.
We believe in Europe’s ability to lead climate action, by example and using its large market and ability to stimulate technological competition as an incentive for others to follow. But we’re also aware of the risk that Europe’s might fail to deliver on its own pledges, which is why we want to get EU policy right.
Latest publications
ETS reform: under the hype, a sense of déjà-vu
On 14 July a long-expected reform proposal of Europe’s carbon market was published by the European Commission. Far from addressing the market’s main issues, it barely adds a few patches and increases the risk of exceeding the cap. Cap: LRF, rebasing, maritime...
A Storm in a Teacup
Last month, a draft regulation proposal for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was leaked by the European Commission. Sandbag analysed its scope and impacts on the EU's foreign trade. Steel and Aluminium The proposal covers 111 products in 5 carbon intensive...
Untangling the knots – Clearing the way to fast green hydrogen deployment
As the EU and some of its Member States are piling up subsidy schemes to try and kickstart a market for 'clean' hydrogen, projects are starting to attract public funding for applications with often low levels of technological readiness, economic viability, or even...
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Climate Policy
Sandbag works on climate policies such as the EU ETS with a particular focus on emissions reductions from the industry.
Data tools
Sandbag develops innovative tools to shine a light on complex climate policy.
Sandbag is recognised as a top global climate think-tank
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